December 6, 2005 - Mid-Morning

Mandy is a bit tired this morning and not feeling as talkative. But that's probably a good thing, because she's got a big day planned for tomorrow! As of right now, she is tentatively scheduled to be flown back to Dallas tomorrow morning. We're still verifying that Kurt will be allowed to be on the plane (we've been told by one of her caseworkers that he will be, but we're trying to verify that information now that we have specific scheduling). Kevin will be driving back will all of the luggage (even in the hospital, the princess manages to have more luggage than Kurt).
The bed is ready for her in Baylor and we're just waiting for the last bit of paperwork to be completed. Baylor plans on putting her in the step down unit for the first few days she's there just to allow her some recovery time from the trip, before sending her to rehab. [A trip on an airplane can jet lag the healthiest among us, imagine if you had been in a hospital for nearly 6 weeks!] We're working on a sheduling system and will publish it here within the next few days. Get lots of rest princess, your winged chariot awaits you tomorrow.

25 Comments:
At 9:48 AM,
Anonymous said…
Fly, Princess, Fly!
Dan
At 9:51 AM,
Anonymous said…
What Dan said!
Teresa
At 9:57 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy, have a restful day today, and get ready for your big trip. We are still praying for you!
Love,
Terri
At 10:09 AM,
Anonymous said…
Looking forward to your arrival & knowing you are safe and a lot closer to being "home". Clear the skies people!!!! Amanda is coming home!!!! Yee Haw!!!!
Love you!
Christine
XXXXXX OOOOOO
At 10:44 AM,
Anonymous said…
YEA MANDY!!!!! FINALLY YOU & KURT WILL BE BACK HOME IN TEXAS WITH ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT TO YOUR NEW ROOM. I KNOW YOUR STAY WILL BE SHORT AT BAYLOR BECAUSE YOU ARE A DETERMINED PRINCESS TO GET ON WITH HER LIFE. PRAYING FOR A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR YOU MANDY!!!!
HEY KEVIN A SAFE RIDE HOME FOR YOU TOO.
CONTINUING PRAYERS AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS FROM WISCONSN....
LOVE KATHI
At 11:05 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hey Mandy,
I dreamt about you last night. It was your first day back to work. I remember talking to you about everything, telling you how much I like Brenda. You agreed she was great! We all went to Kelly's house for lunch. I had to take a shower??? Anyway, you were exhausted on your first day back to work and I was worried about you driving home by yourself. (I guess carpool didn't start up right away.) So, when the time does come for you start back to work, maybe just start half days for a while. :0)
Love you and miss you.
Lori
At 11:30 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy, What a life of a Princess. First they are going to carry you and Kurt to the aiport, your own personal driver and your own RN in tow. Then without a single foot touching the ground onto the plane you go. No waiting in line, no metal detectors and no taking off your shoes or nothing. Wow what more could you ask for. Oh the life of a Princess. Then when you get to Dallas no picking up your baggage. Just another personal driver to take you to Baylor (with Kurt in Tow) to a warm and waiting room all of your own. And then of course i'll be driving (by myself) for 15 hours as long as i don't hit any bad weather. With all your luggage in tow with me. And boy it's a good thing i drive a Suburban. Royalty as your self of course sure do travel with a lot of stuff. Of course i'll bring Kurt's junk with me as well, but just for you.
Kevin
At 11:56 AM,
Anonymous said…
Rest up baby....Their bringing you home. That is so awesome. Love you and miss you tons.
Love,
Sasha, Mila and Paul
At 12:14 PM,
Anonymous said…
OK Kurt,
Its time for you to start singing "We're leaving on a jet plane....."
Have a safe trip home, the prayers continue.
God Speed,
John Mallozzi
At 12:34 PM,
Anonymous said…
Poor Kevin. Joyce should fly out & drive home with you.
At 1:47 PM,
Anonymous said…
Up, up and away go the Princess and her Prince! By the way, I had jury duty this morning, but got dismissed until Thursday at 2 pm (what's up with that?), anyway, on my way back from Denton to work, I detoured to your house to visit all the babies and give them some treats. I think they were excited to have a visitor at an unusual hour or maybe I was the one who was exicited. Anyway, I know they will be exhilerated to have at least their Daddy home and then Mommy soon thereafter, as all of us will. Be safe and see ya soon! Kevin, you be safe, too!
Love, Leslie
At 2:31 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Mandy,
Fantastic news! I am so happy the Bethke's are coming home! I would love to be put on the list of visitors who want to see you. Your are my inspiration this Christmas Season, please don't make me wait too long!
Love to you and Kurt,
Martha
At 3:02 PM,
Anonymous said…
I'm with Martha!!!
Love, Janet
At 3:10 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
Rest well for the next journey which will bring you back to Texas. So many of us have been praying for this moment for you, Kurt and your family for so long - it's hard to believe that it's almost here. One more day...
I'm praying you have a safe trip and that you keep working on recovering...
Love,
Kelly B.
P.S. It's obvious that Lori wasn't dreaming of coming to MY house for lunch - everyone knows there is no food in my kitchen! Although she could definitely take a shower there if she needed to!
At 3:13 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda & Kurt,
Have a great flight.
Kevin,
Drive safely.
April H.
At 5:08 PM,
Anonymous said…
Princess Amanda,
What wonderful news it is that you are well enough to return home.
Rest and heal. You have a big day ahead of you tomorrow. Tears of joy come into my eyes when I think about what a miracle this is. Keep up the fight girl!! Can't wait to hear that you are back in Texas. Those in GA are sure going to miss you and your entourage! I hope you get to fly with her Kurt! Safe travels to all!
Debbie
At 5:21 PM,
Anonymous said…
Yeah Aunt Mandy!!!!
im still praying for you!! have a safe trip!!!
love,
~Kelsey~
At 5:33 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Amanda Lou-Hoo!
It's Courtney Lou-Hoo! How dramatic and Amanda-like is it that tomorrow, the day you're coming home, there is a WINTER weather warning? Yep! That means the grocery stores will be filled w/panicked weather-watchers filling up their carts b/c Dallas might be shut-down for ONE day!
yikes! I say, let's have a parade for our Princess - we can call you Ice Princess (if in fact the weathermen are right for once).
I know everyone will sleep better tomorrow night (winter weather or not!) that you and Kurt are back safe & sound in Dallas.
Travel safe ... sleep well and sweet dreams princess!
We're all thinking about you and knowing that Dallas will be a better place w/you in it!
love,
Courtney
At 6:05 PM,
Anonymous said…
Travel safe everyone and welcome Home Princess!
Love you~ Glo
At 8:09 PM,
Anonymous said…
This is such great news! I'll say a special prayer for travel mercies tomorrow for you all!
Amy
At 9:26 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Mandy & Kurt. Remember when we were all going to have a garage sale & unexpectedly the streets were solid ice? That was a fun morning with blueberry muffins & coffee by the fireplace:) Just another sweet memory. The weather forecast reminded me of it. I could stand to have a garage sale now! Got too much stuff!
I love you guys & I am just beaming with excitement at the thought of y'all being in TX again! Sleep may be a problem tonight!
Sweet dreams flying princess! Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite! My mom always used to say that to us, otherwise I never would have THOUGHT that I might have bugs in my bed! Now I live in the country & the possibility is much higher. Great!
I love you both! See ya soon!
Christine (& Pooh:)
XXXXXX OOOOOO
At 10:32 PM,
Anonymous said…
That is a Christmas present no one can top - you coming home to Dallas! We look forward to our next big present - you coming back to Brinker! So glad you're a fighter.....we miss you so much and can hardly wait to see you once you're settled in and rested.
Love, Kim
At 8:54 AM,
Anonymous said…
Today's the big day Amanda - I'm looking forward to hearing that you are safe and sound and tucked into your new bed at Baylor.
Safe travels to you and Kurt and to Kevin!
See you soon!!!
Love Lj
At 9:27 AM,
Anonymous said…
Well the weather is certainly NOT being agreeable with the flight of our princess! This crap is so rare...why now??? Normally I love "ice/snow days" but today is just not convenient for Kurt, Amanda & Kevin. Waiting anxiously for the update!
Be safe everybody. Take it easy...
Love,
Christine
At 9:31 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda and Kurt,
Have a safe flight home today. We are all looking forward to you being back home.
Kevin, drive safely!!!
Judy and Kelly
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